k Manual ni Power-Block Power distribution board with 2 14 connections ta m s el ek tro Item no.
English Power-Block Table of contents Getting started............................................................................3 2. Safety instructions.......................................................................5 3. Safe and correct soldering...........................................................7 4. Operation overview.....................................................................9 5. Technical specifications..............................................................
Power-Block English 1. Getting started How to use this manual ni k This manual gives step-by-step instructions for safe and correct assembly of the kit and fitting and connecting of the ready-built module, and operation. Before you start, we advise you to read the whole manual, particularly the chapter on safety instructions and the checklist for trouble shooting. You will then know where to take care and how to prevent mistakes which take a lot of effort to correct.
English Power-Block Required materials To assemble the kit you will need k a soldering iron with temperature control and a thin tip and a deposit stand or a controlled soldering station a scraper, rag or sponge a heat-resistant pad a small pair of side cutters and wire strippers tweezers and flat-nose pliers if necessary electronic solder (preferably 0.5 to 0.8 mm diameter) ni ta m s el ek tro You need stranded wires to connect the module.
Power-Block English 2. Safety instructions Mechanical hazards Cut wires can have sharp ends and can cause serious injuries. Watch out for sharp edges when you pick up the PCB. Electrical hazards ni k Visibly damaged parts can cause unpredictable danger. Do not use damaged parts: recycle and replace them with new ones. ta m el ek Never perform wiring on a powered module. Assembling and mounting the kit should only be done in closed, clean, dry rooms. Beware of humidity.
English Power-Block Fire risk k Touching flammable material with a hot soldering iron can cause fire, which can result in injury or death through burns or suffocation. Connect your soldering iron or soldering station only when actually needed. Always keep the soldering iron away from inflammable materials. Use a suitable soldering iron stand. Never leave a hot soldering iron or station unattended.
Power-Block English 3. Safe and correct soldering ! Caution: ni ta m tro el ek Use a soldering iron with temperature control, which you set to approx. 300 °C. Only use electronic solder with a flux. Never use soldering water or soldering grease when soldering electronic circuits. These contain an acid that destroys components and conductor paths. Insert the connecting wires of the components as far as possible through the holes of the board without using force.
English soldering, wipe off excess solder and dirt with a damp sponge, a thick damp cloth or a silicone wiper. After soldering, cut off the connecting wires directly above the soldering point with a side cutter. After assembly, always check each circuit again to ensure that all components are correctly inserted and polarised. Also check that no connections or tracks have been accidentally bridged with tin. This can lead not only to malfunction, but also to the destruction of expensive components.
Power-Block English 4. Operation overview k The Power-Block is used wherever a large number of electronic components are to be connected together with one connector. Conventional cabling quickly becomes confusing with a large number of cables. This makes both the creation of the connections and the search for errors very time-consuming. el ek tro ni The Power-Block is electrically divided into 2 sections with 14 connections each. The 14 connections in the two sections are connected to each other.
English Power-Block Examples of use Connection of several consumers to a common power supply (transformer, booster, power supply unit) Connection of several loads to the output of a circuit Connection of several loads to the common return conductor of a circuit k Indicator LED el ek tro ni When connected to a DC voltage source, one of the two LEDs on the board lights up to indicate on which side the positive voltage (+) is applied.
Power-Block English 5. Technical specifications 28 divided into 2 sections with 14 connections each Maximum total current 10 A Protected to IP 00 Ambient temperature in use 0 ... +60 °C Comparative humidity allowed ni -10 ... +80 °C max. 85 % approx. 93 27 mm el ek Dimensions of the PCB tro Ambient temperature in storage k Number of connections Weight of the assembled board approx. 46 g 6. Assembling the kit You can skip this part if you have purchased a ready-built module.
English Power-Block Light emitting diodes (LEDs) k When operated in the forward direction the LEDs light. Light emitting diodes should always be connected via a series resistor which limits the current and prevents failure. With the Power-Block the series resistors are integrated on the circuit board. Screw terminals ni Screw terminals provide a solder-free and safe connection of the cables to the circuit, which can still be separated any time.
Power-Block English Assembly Proceed according to the order given in the list below. First solder the components on the solder side of the PCB and then cut the excess wires with the side cutter. Follow the instructions on soldering in section 3. Resistors The mounting orientation is of no importance. 2. Light emitting diodes (LEDs) Observe the polarity! With wired LEDs the longer lead is always the anode (positive pole).
English Power-Block 7. Connecting the Power-Block Connection example 1 an AC voltage transformer a direct voltage supply a booster ni k The example shows the common connection of a larger number of consumers to one power supply, e.g. to el ek tro Connection X2 is used here to connect a 13th consumer. s Note: When connected to DC voltage, one of the two LEDs on the board lights up to indicate on which side the positive voltage (+) is applied.
Power-Block English Connection example 2 In the example, the Power-Block is used to connect the loads connected to the outputs of a circuit to the common return conductor (RC) of the circuit. In the example, two different circuits are connected to sections A and B, which are electrically isolated from each other. Please note: k ! ta m s el ek tro ni Never connect the return conductors of different circuits together to the same section of the Power-Block.
English Power-Block 8. Check list for troubleshooting When connected to DC voltage, one or both LEDs do not light according to polarity. Possible cause: One or both LEDs are not soldered in accordance with the polarity shown on the board. à Change the installation direction. k ni Hotline tro If problems with your module occur, our hotline is pleased to help you (mail address on the last page). Repairs el ek You can send in a defective module for repair (address on the last page).
Power-Block English 9. Guarantee bond ni k For this product we issue voluntarily a guarantee of 2 years from the date of purchase by the first customer, but in maximum 3 years after the end of series production. The first customer is the consumer first purchasing the product from us, a dealer or another natural or juristic person reselling or mounting the product on the basis of selfemployment.
English Power-Block 10. EU Declaration of Conformity This product fulfils the requirements of the following EU directives and therefore bears the CE marking. 2001/95/EU Product Safety Directive compatibility (EMC Directive).
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